1-55Which of the Following Is a Misconception About Genetics and Behavior

question 45

Multiple Choice

1-55.Which of the following is a misconception about genetics and behavior?

• A)The influence of genetics on behavior disappears as we get older.
• B)Just because a disorder runs in families does not mean genetics are the reason.
• C)Genetic research strategies provide useful tests of the influence of the environment on behavior.
• D)Genetics influence behavior by making the person more or less susceptible to environmental influences.

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Definitions:

Experiments

Scientific procedures undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.

Illusory Correlation

The perception of a relationship between two variables when no such relationship actually exists.

Test Grades

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Lengthy Study

An extended period of academic or scientific research aimed at investigating a specific hypothesis, question, or area of knowledge.